During the annual event, which runs through Feb. 28, there are a range of activities that aim to highlight Qatar’s former agrarian past.

The offerings pertain to breeding and halal processes, but also to a wider audience of shoppers, as there’s a market of “halal” products of sale, including spices, perfumes, abayas, honey, Arabic coffee and supplies, swords, dates, dairy products, sweets and olive oil.

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Halal Qatar festival

One popular feature among children appeared to be horse and camel rides.

There is also a collection of oryx, ostriches, falcons and other species of birds and animals on loan from the Al Kubaisi Reserve in Al Shamal.

The festival runs until Feb. 28 at Katara from 9am to noon and 3pm to 10pm. More information can be found online here.

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(The post For visitors, Halal Qatar Festival a blast from the past is from Doha News.)